". . . we cannot catch a glimpse of things-in-themselves around the corner of our own eyes; we cannot form an idea of reality that floats above the processes of our conceiving it . . ." Which one of the following statements best reflects the argument being made in this sentence?

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A.
Our knowledge of reality cannot be merged with our process of conceiving it.
B.
If the reality of things is independent of our perception, logically we cannot perceive that reality.
C.
If the reality of things is independent of our eyesight, logically we cannot perceive our perception.
D.

Our knowledge of reality floats above our subjective perception of it.

Option B is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

The argument being made here is that if reality is independent of our perceptions, ideas or descriptions, then it is clearly out of our scope of understanding, as it exists outside our ability to conceive or perceive it. Option B is hence the right choice.